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Former Michigan DL waived by Los Angeles Chargers
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In the age of high depth and talent, even being third on the team in tackles isn’t enough to secure a spot in the NFL. Former Wolverine Carlo Kemp finished third on the Los Angeles Chargers with 12 tackles during the preseason, but was released from the team on Tuesday,
Mark Webb OUT, Amen Ogbongbemiga IN
Jamal Davis and Carlo Kemp also do not make it.
Looks like Webb's inability to get on the field cost him in the end https://t.co/X1x1vVHGpY
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) August 30, 2022
After going undrafted in the 2021 Draft, Kemp signed with the Green Bay Packers. After being waived by the Packers, Kemp spent time in the USFL, where he led the Pittsburgh Maulers with 5 sacks on the season. Kemp also finished No. 8 in the USFL in tackles in 2021.
As a Wolverine, Kemp played in 45 games, recording 81 tackles and 4.5 sacks over five seasons. After finishing with 40 tackles, Kemp became an all-Big Ten third-team honoree in 2019. During his 2020 senior year, Kemp had five starts on the defensive line, and recorded 21 tackles, and three tackles-for-loss for Michigan. He was named Team Aina’s Defensive MVP of the Hula Bowl in 2021.